Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kagoshimensis
ID:
835825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tak.Shimizu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 59: 67 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835160



Common Names

  • Carex kagoshimensis
  • Kagoshima Sedge
  • Kagoshima Carex


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Description

Carex kagoshimensis (also called Kagoshima Sedge, among many other common names) is a grass-like plant native to Japan. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grows in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex kagoshimensis is a species of sedge that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex kagoshimensis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex kagoshimensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Carex kagoshimensis

Carex kagoshimensis is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the forests of the country.

Carex kagoshimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kagoshimensis?

Carex kagoshimensis

What is the family of Carex kagoshimensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex kagoshimensis?

Kagoshima sedge

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Takahiro Shimizu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tak.Shimizu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090994-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].